Fortem Resources Engages Mackie Research as Exclusive Agent for Private Placement Financing of Up to US$4.5M

Fortem Resources Engages Mackie Research as Exclusive Agent for Private Placement Financing of Up to US$4.5M

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (OTCQB:FTMR) (the “”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an engagement letter dated September 6, 2017 (the “”) with Mackie Research Capital Corporation (“”), whereby Mackie has agreed to act as sole agent in connection with a brokered private placement financing of a minimum of 750,000 common shares of the Company (each, a “”) and a maximum of 2,250,000 Shares to raise minimum gross proceeds of US$1,500,000 up to a maximum of US$4,500,000 to qualified investors (the “”). Each Share will be offered at a price of US$2.00 (the “”). The closing of the Offering (the “”) is anticipated to occur on or about October 31, 2017. Pursuant to the terms of the Engagement Letter, Mackie has the option (the “”) exercisable at any time up to and including Closing to increase the size of the Offering by up to 15%.

In consideration for the services under the Engagement Letter, and on the Closing, the Company has agreed to pay Mackie a commission equal to 8% of the gross proceeds arising from the Offering, including the gross proceeds arising from the exercise of any portion of the Agent’s Option, provided that with respect to proceeds raised from purchasers on a president’s list comprised of investors introduced by the Company (the “”), the commission will be 2% of such proceeds. Additionally, Mackie will receive non-transferable options (each, a “”) exercisable at any time up to 24 months from Closing to acquire Shares in an amount equal to 8% of the Shares issued under the Offering, including the exercise of any portion of the Agent’s Option, provided that the number of Compensation Options issued with respect to Shares sold to purchasers on the President’s List will be equal to 2%. The exercise price of the Compensation Options will be equal to the Offering Price. Additionally, upon Closing, the Company has agreed to pay Mackie a work fee of CDN$35,000 plus applicable taxes. In the event the Company undertakes one or more brokered or underwritten debt or equity financings within a period of two years from the Closing (each, a “”), the Company has agreed to pay Mackie a commission of 20% of the cash commission payable by the Company to the lead agent or lead underwriter, as applicable, with respect to each Subsequent Financing for such period.

Prior to completion of the Offering, the Company also intends to complete a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 500,000 Shares at the Offering Price for maximum gross proceeds of US$1,000,000 which offering will not be a part of the Offering and will not trigger any commissions or compensation under the Engagement Letter.

Mr. Marc Bruner, CEO of the Company, stated: “It is a privilege to work with such a reputable company as Mackie. As we accelerate our growth, we are confident Mackie will be of great assistance based on their many years of success. We look forward to working with them.”

The securities described herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

Fortem Resources Inc. is a publicly traded oil and gas production, development and exploration company, which holds a diversified natural resource portfolio of mainly oil and gas assets and one gold asset. The Company’s properties, held through five wholly owned subsidiaries, are located in Western Canada, North America and in countries around the world. The Company’s common shares are quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol FTMR.